New York Child Care Jobs

The Assistant Coordinator is responsible for the academic, social-emotional growth and development of all children in their care; develops partnerships with birth parents/childs caregivers to engage and encourage parent participation in program. Group Leader is also responsible for assuring compliance with codes of all State and local governing contracting agencies; and works collegially with other staff members of The Place. <p> Minimum Qualifications: <li> Degree in childhood education, human development or related field or CDA certification. <li> 2 years direct experience working with children under the age of 13. At least one year in a supervisory capacity is required. <li> Familiar with the Office of Children and Family Services School Age Child Care Regulations. <li> Excellent written and verbal communication skills. <p> ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES <li> Develops, weekly plans, and implements age appropriate curriculum (lesson plan) to nurture and stimulate all domains of childrens development. <li> Provides a developmentally appropriate classroom environment that reflects the childrens learning and growth. <li> Perform on-going developmental evaluations of children as required by funding sources and develop lesson plans and follow curriculum implementation that addresses the individual needs of each child. <li> On an on-going basis, plan, evaluate and improve the physical environment in the classroom to create opportunities to meet the changing needs of the developing child. <li> Provide responsive care to all children by adapting daily care giving routines and plans to the interests and needs of the individual child and the group. <li> Demonstrate cultural competency and respect for the child's background by incorporating the cultural, linguistic and familial values and beliefs into the childcare program and lesson plans. <li> Maintain ongoing, open communication with parents/ caregivers. <li>Provide a classroom environment that encourages parent participation. <li> Assists in maintaining accurate, complete and timely client and agency records; Completes daily meal and attendance records. <li> Assures a healthy, safe, clean and developmentally appropriate environment for children.
<li> Assist with functioning and monitoring of nutrition and food service. <li> Assist with the supervision of staff and volunteers for child care setting. <li> Reports all staffing and classroom concerns to supervisor in a timely manner. <li>Reports family changes in schedules and excessive absences to administration in a timely manner.